Get ready to rev your engines and let the dirt fly because Fireride is back and it’s heading to the lush landscapes of Costa Rica! The House of Dirt Bike Park, just a stone’s throw from San Jose, is gearing up to host a spectacle like no other in 2024. […]
Monthly Archives: February 2024
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Just about everything is different between Guanacaste and Pennsylvania. The language is different. The food is different. Heck, the cows are even different. Many of us these cultural differences are one of the main reasons we have decided to call this little country home for the past 12 years. As […]
Nicaragua granted asylum this Wednesday to former Panamanian president Ricardo Martinelli, days after he lost the last appeal to overturn an almost 11-year prison sentence for money laundering. Martinelli “requested asylum at the Embassy of the Republic of Nicaragua in Panama, considering himself persecuted for political reasons and at risk,” […]
Traveling isn’t just a break from your studies; it’s a unique way to add to them. Imagine learning about the Renaissance while walking through the streets of Florence or studying marine biology by snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef. Sounds cool, right? But how do you keep up with school […]
QCOSTARICA — Ten initiatives (legislative proposals) classified as urgent by the leaders of the various political factions in the Legislative Assembly and authorities of the supreme powers related to citizen security are being fast-tracked. The procedure in which the discussion will take place, whether it will dispense with any legislative […]
Q24N (VOA) Quito, Ecuador – A diplomatic rift between Ecuador and Russia appeared to intensify over the weekend after the European nation decided to ban some imports of bananas from Ecuador. The two countries have been at loggerheads recently after Ecuador decided to transfer some of its old Russian military […]
Q24N (VOA) Viña del Mar, Chile – Chile began two days of national mourning Monday for at least 122 victims of a raging wildfire, as the search continued for the missing and survivors picked through the scorched remains of their lives. “All of Chile weeps for Valparaiso,” President Gabriel Boric […]
QBlogs — The Annual Global Retirement Index was just released, and Costa Rica came out on top for the third time. Aimed at North American expats, the annual rankings are put together through a network of on-the-ground editors and global correspondents, who utilize their own experiences and a series of […]
Recently, Costa Rica faced a serious water contamination crisis affecting various sectors of San José, prompting decisive action from authorities. The Public Prosecutor’s Office has confirmed the initiation of an investigation file in response to the escalating situation. Led by the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ), the probe has yet to […]
In the lush landscapes of Costa Rica, where adventure beckons amidst rainforests and beaches, a less welcome guest has made an appearance: dengue fever. This tropical paradise, known for its rich biodiversity and eco-friendly tourism, has recently seen a dramatic spike in dengue cases, turning heads not just locally but […]